Books Like Where's Wallace?
Families who loved Where's Wallace? by Hilary Knight often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Families who loved Where's Wallace? by Hilary Knight often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when your child is bursting with energy, showing a newfound streak of independence, or simply needs a playful way to engage their powers of observation. It is an ideal choice for the 'explorer' phase, where a child is beginning to test boundaries and discover that the world is much larger than their immediate home environment. Wallace is a charmingly mischievous orangutan who finds his zoo enclosure a bit too small for his big curiosity. Throughout the story, he 'escapes' into bustling human environments like department stores and museums, inviting readers to find him among the intricate, detailed illustrations. Beyond the game of hide and seek, the book celebrates the joy of discovery and the comfort of returning home. It is a gentle, humorous way to discuss freedom and the exciting possibilities found in the community around us.
